Sports Enhancement

Clinic Components
Program goals are individualized to incorporate the client's expectations and the goals derived from a comprehensive initial evaluation by our trained sports medical staff. This evaluation involves:

•Medical History

•Posture Assessment

•Range of Motion Assessment

•Flexibility Screen

•Strength Assessment

•Functional Biomechanics - Squat, jumping, gait, etc.

•Speed (Linear and Lateral)

•Agility and Foot Speed

An individual program is developed to address the strengths and weaknesses assessed in the initial evaluation taking into account the goals that have been set. To meet the needs of a variety of clients there are multiple options for frequency of clinic visits including:

• A 1 time session for a home exercise program

• Twice a week

• Three times/week

An intensive training program is designed considering specific sport needs.
Each session lasts 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Components of this program include:

• Dynamic Functional Warm-Up - Exercises involving large muscles and coordination along with form running drills

• Core Stabilization - Trunk strengthening

• Balance Drills - Balance progression with dynamic movement patterns

• Strengthening - Exercises to improve strength and power

• Linear Acceleration - Analysis of form and exercise to increase foot speed and decrease reaction time

• Lateral Speed and Agility - Exercise for lateral movement and change of direction

• Plyometrics - Progression of exercise for power and foot speed development, exercises and drills are devised to increase vertical jump

• Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning – Depending on the client needs and developed with circuit and overspeed treadmill training

In addition, clients are educated in proper nutrition, stretching, sports specific mechanics and general health issues.
Sports Enhancement sessions are available for individuals, as well as small and large groups. Team camps also available.
Contact a Sports Enhancement specialist below for more details or to sign up for an evaluation.

In Ames
McFarland Clinic Sports Enhancement is now offered at Ames Raquet and Fitness Center - South, 320 S. 17th Street in Ames.

Barb Palas - PT, SCS, ATC
Chris Hanfelt - PT, ATC
Call (515) 663-5898

In Webster City
McFarland Clinic at 510 Bank Street in Webster City.

Danielle Peterson - DPT
Call (515) 832-8484

Below is a list of locations that offer the Sports Enhancement program.

Ames	(515) 663-5898	320 S. 17th Street, Ames, IA 50010
Ames - Somerset	(515) 956-4014	2622 Stange Road, Ames, IA 50010
Webster City	(515) 832-8484	510 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595

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McFarland Clinic PC is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. The McFarland Clinic PC network of health care providers serves residents
in 11 Iowa communities with an additional 12 communities served by physician outreach clinics. We strive to be the trusted choice for coordinated healthcare delivered by caring professionals dedicated to individual well-being.
For more information, please contact (515) 239-4400.